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Description: Named as "the definitive steakhouse in the country," El Gaucho's award-winning menu features 28-Day Dry-Aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Certified Angus Beef(R) Brand Prime steaks and custom aged Certified Angus Beef(R) brand tenderloin filets, ribs, pork, poultry and the freshest seafood, all prepared to perfection over an open bed of glowing coals in an exhibition-style kitchen. Our extensive wine list is award-winning, and happy hour menu is widely recognized as one of Seattle's best. Live music is offered nightly. El Gaucho is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on old-school, tableside service. We revel in helping guests create a night to remember.

Service has disappeared here!! After the past 3 visits we no longer think we "caught them on an off night."

#1) Visit to bar with friends for drinks and food. Waited 20 mins to sit at a table & waited another 10 for a waitress to completely ignore us, one of us finally went back up to bar to order. When we tried to get a menu we were told dinner wasn't available in bar so (you'll love this) they made us wait for another 15 mins & then moved us literally 6 inches away (no exageration) to the table almost touching ours and said we could eat there!!! Unbelievable! After another 10 mins waiting to be acknowledged by a staff member to even get menus we were truly shocked at the service. We reported this to the manager who didn't seem very concerned.

#2) Went to dinner with group of 6 or 7. Waited for almost 15 mins for someone to even approach the table. When waiter was stopped he replied "I've got some side potato action over here - I'll be back" .... whatever side potato action is!! And, took off for another table.

#3) Returned to lounge for drinks another night - again terrible service. Won't bore you with details.

This used to be a top-notch establishment but the staff's "we don't care about you" attitude has gone too far. Try Daniel's or Ruth's for a great steak instead. Or maybe even The Keg - LOL! - you'll get better service!!

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